Kama Central Park
36 W 106th St, New York, NY 10025, New York, United States
1-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Kama Central Park is a 1-star capsule-style hostel at 36 W 106th St on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, positioned for budget stays near the park and major museums. It’s described as a trendy property about a 1-minute walk from Central Park and a short walk (around 4 minutes) from the nearest subway station. Accommodations are berth-style pods with in-pod lighting and plug-ins, paired with shared bathrooms; pod rooms come in male-only, female-only, and mixed options that sleep 2, 6, or 10 people. On-site, the hostel offers Wi‑Fi and lockers, and it includes a coffee shop for casual grab-and-go convenience. Social programming is part of the stay, with seasonal BBQs and regular pub crawls. From this base, guests can reach the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (~1.7 km) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (~2.1 km), while Midtown landmarks like Rockefeller Center (~4.6 km) and Times Square (~4.9 km) are also within a longer ride.
Best for
Best suited to budget travelers and solo visitors who like a hostel vibe and shared facilities, with pods that include plug-ins and individual lighting. It also fits guests focused on Central Park and Museum Mile access, given proximity to Central Park plus nearby destinations like the Guggenheim and The Met. Travelers who value social events (BBQs, pub crawls) may find it especially appealing.
Travel tips
Because this is a pod hostel with shared bathrooms, pack earplugs and plan for dorm-style noise levels, especially if you’re a light sleeper. The property is a short walk from the closest subway station, making it practical for reaching Midtown sights like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Grand Central Terminal. If you’re booking through third-party channels, confirm the exact pod/dorm type directly with the hostel so expectations match what’s available on-site.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight the location as a key strength, with easy access to Central Park and convenient city exploring. Cleanliness and friendly front-desk/cleaning staff are cited positively by some guests. Several reviews point to inconsistencies in room/pod expectations and overall facility quality, including complaints about rooms needing improvement. Noise and limited bathroom capacity are mentioned as pain points, and there are reports of dissatisfaction with how booking or room-type issues were handled.
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